Stamford CT
Feb 1st 2005, 11:45 am
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Stamford CT
I'm looking at accepting a job offer in Stamford CT.
I'd be grateful for any comments from anyone who has or does live in the area.
Cost of living, property rentals, climate, crime, access to English crumpets !! etc
Thank you
Roger
PS: I've checked the usual sites (cost of living calculator, property prices etc) I'd just like any personal opinions>
I'd be grateful for any comments from anyone who has or does live in the area.
Cost of living, property rentals, climate, crime, access to English crumpets !! etc
Thank you
Roger
PS: I've checked the usual sites (cost of living calculator, property prices etc) I'd just like any personal opinions>
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Feb 2nd 2005, 6:25 pm
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Re: Stamford CT
it depends what you are looking for rent buy condo home 2 family home
average rent for a 2 bedroom apt is 1400+ utils
House costs single family 400,000 + depending on location
Condo's range from 200,000 - 350,000
but there are some not nice areas where you will find the cheaper end of the markets.
Stop & Shop sells Irish imports and yes they sell crumpets also there is a English store on the greenwich border a 25 min drive into the bronx and you have the wonderful world of Ireland where you can pretty much get anything bread sausage rolls bacn sausage tins gravy papers its endless.
in stamford you will find there is a lot of irish bars serving curry chips fry ups and there is a lot of English & Irish folk
if you are looking into buying and have children make sure you research the schools because some have very bad scores but alot is down to the no children left behind and the high population of non english speaking immigrants who still have to be tested in the sytems hence dragging down the schools results.
as for the climate winter is bloody freezing and for the past few years snowfall has come in 2+feet and the temp has been hitting -15 range summer is lovely its totally different you really need to come and visit here to see if its what you are looking for being in the NYC area people are quite rude and it has a fastish hectic pace of life.
average rent for a 2 bedroom apt is 1400+ utils
House costs single family 400,000 + depending on location
Condo's range from 200,000 - 350,000
but there are some not nice areas where you will find the cheaper end of the markets.
Stop & Shop sells Irish imports and yes they sell crumpets also there is a English store on the greenwich border a 25 min drive into the bronx and you have the wonderful world of Ireland where you can pretty much get anything bread sausage rolls bacn sausage tins gravy papers its endless.
in stamford you will find there is a lot of irish bars serving curry chips fry ups and there is a lot of English & Irish folk
if you are looking into buying and have children make sure you research the schools because some have very bad scores but alot is down to the no children left behind and the high population of non english speaking immigrants who still have to be tested in the sytems hence dragging down the schools results.
as for the climate winter is bloody freezing and for the past few years snowfall has come in 2+feet and the temp has been hitting -15 range summer is lovely its totally different you really need to come and visit here to see if its what you are looking for being in the NYC area people are quite rude and it has a fastish hectic pace of life.
Feb 2nd 2005, 6:40 pm
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Re: Stamford CT
Originally Posted by nottsinCT
it depends what you are looking for rent buy condo home 2 family home
average rent for a 2 bedroom apt is 1400+ utils
House costs single family 400,000 + depending on location
Condo's range from 200,000 - 350,000
but there are some not nice areas where you will find the cheaper end of the markets.
Stop & Shop sells Irish imports and yes they sell crumpets also there is a English store on the greenwich border a 25 min drive into the bronx and you have the wonderful world of Ireland where you can pretty much get anything bread sausage rolls bacn sausage tins gravy papers its endless.
in stamford you will find there is a lot of irish bars serving curry chips fry ups and there is a lot of English & Irish folk
if you are looking into buying and have children make sure you research the schools because some have very bad scores but alot is down to the no children left behind and the high population of non english speaking immigrants who still have to be tested in the sytems hence dragging down the schools results.
as for the climate winter is bloody freezing and for the past few years snowfall has come in 2+feet and the temp has been hitting -15 range summer is lovely its totally different you really need to come and visit here to see if its what you are looking for being in the NYC area people are quite rude and it has a fastish hectic pace of life.
average rent for a 2 bedroom apt is 1400+ utils
House costs single family 400,000 + depending on location
Condo's range from 200,000 - 350,000
but there are some not nice areas where you will find the cheaper end of the markets.
Stop & Shop sells Irish imports and yes they sell crumpets also there is a English store on the greenwich border a 25 min drive into the bronx and you have the wonderful world of Ireland where you can pretty much get anything bread sausage rolls bacn sausage tins gravy papers its endless.
in stamford you will find there is a lot of irish bars serving curry chips fry ups and there is a lot of English & Irish folk
if you are looking into buying and have children make sure you research the schools because some have very bad scores but alot is down to the no children left behind and the high population of non english speaking immigrants who still have to be tested in the sytems hence dragging down the schools results.
as for the climate winter is bloody freezing and for the past few years snowfall has come in 2+feet and the temp has been hitting -15 range summer is lovely its totally different you really need to come and visit here to see if its what you are looking for being in the NYC area people are quite rude and it has a fastish hectic pace of life.
Thanks for that, very helpful.
No kids and will be looking to rent.
I've been offered the job so it looks like I'll be coming up on the 12th February for the 'formal interview"
Am I that famous for my love of crumpets ?
Feb 2nd 2005, 6:57 pm
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Re: Stamford CT
Nice state...cold as buggery in winter like the rest of new england though 
Feb 2nd 2005, 8:37 pm
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Re: Stamford CT
Originally Posted by rogerpenycate
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Am I that famous for my love of crumpets ?
Am I that famous for my love of crumpets ?
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Feb 3rd 2005, 12:34 pm
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Re: Stamford CT
[QUOTE=NC Penguin]You could change your custom user title to "crumpet lover"!
Ah, those days are gone. Anyway my wife would cut off my pocket money if I had an affair.
Ah, those days are gone. Anyway my wife would cut off my pocket money if I had an affair.
